Sisters

Sisters. A bond that I have never known. I'm so grateful that my daughters have each other. For the most part, they are wonderful to each other. It's funny because I don't think they physically look very much alike. But they are so beautiful. Brielle loves to play with Emma and will play whatever Emma wants to. Emma loves being the leader and the example. She will teach and help Brielle write letters or read or make art projects. She will include her in most things. I hope they will be close friends as they grow up. I hope they will continue to protect each other, help each other, love each other and appreciate this special bond.

100 Days

Obviously I haven't been in school for awhile because I did not know how much celebrating goes on with the 100th day of school. I learned quickly that it is a big event after Emma and I taped 100 Q-tips in her 100th-day jar (Q-tips I figured were cheap and disposable). I guess it is for the children to learn counting and the parents to learn project creativity. I'm sure there will be more to come. We did have fun making her jar, though.

Brielle's Birthday

My little girl is 3!! I can't believe it! Of course last year went by too fast, but what about the 2 years before that? Brielle is such a sweetheart. On her birthday, we were gone to my friends' wedding in the morning so she spent the day with Grandma Becky and Emma. They went to see Alvin and the Chipmunks and then a few days later we took her to see Planet 51. When we got home we straightened up the house for her party and Nick went out to buy her cake. (I felt so guilty about not making one this year....I always make my kids' cakes. But something just had to slide this time.) The party was a hit--plenty of toys and clothes--and only one meltdown. We also moved her into a "big girl bed" the following week! Boy, she has had a lot of changes over the last month! The binky is gone.....the crib is gone.....next up: potty training! Yikes! I'm hoping that all of these changes are the reason that she has had a lot of tantrums since her birthday. I'm hoping this is not an indication of what a 3 yr-old acts like. But Brielle has her own cute personality. Her sweet little voice still makes us laugh. She barely eats during dinner because she is too busy telling stories. She entertains us with her dancing and singing. She also can play by herself or look at books for a long time. She is happy playing whatever Emma wants her to play and can't wait to go to preschool next year. I'm so grateful for her in our family! She brings so much fun to our family! We love you, Brielle!

Congrats to Noni & Chris

the happy couple

isn't she gorgeous

One of my closest friends got married a couple weeks ago in the Salt Lake Temple. We were excited to be invited to their delicious wedding breakfast and then (after shopping at IKEA for a bit) joined them for their sealing. It was a beautiful, fun day with my friends. We are so happy for you, Noni! Congrats to you both!